Althea Dotzour

Welcome! I am so glad you dropped by my blog! I’m a carpe diem kinda girl, and I have a passion for helping my clients capture the connections and ephemeral moments that enrich our lives.
When I am not photographing, I am playing with my two silly and spectacular kids, curled up with a good book, outdoors on an adventure, or perhaps pinning some new creative inspiration on Pinterest. Have fun poking around; let’s get in touch!

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Six-month-old sweetness

February 3rd, 2012

Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of meeting a much-loved six baby and her terrific parents.  Miss G had just discovered that she has a tongue and that she can stick it out, and during our time together, she demonstrated her new discovery.  I love taking photos of babies because it’s such a joy to capture for posterity these fleeting moments of adorableness.

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I really like this next picture because a) Baby G’s eyes are such an amazing blue and b) Mom’s smile radiates such complete love.  Looking at this photo reminds me of the sweet smell of my baby’s skin.

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Here’s our little munchkin with Dad.  She’s such a little sweet potato!

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I really do have a thing for baby skin.  There’s something about the softness and the plumpness…like a perfect peach.  I so treasure moments when I’m able to capture a naked baby in all their fresh-skinned glory.

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My goodness!  What fantastic, sparkly eyes you have, my dear!

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I love this next image.  The look she’s giving is questioning and a bit pensive, and at the same time, so soulful and pretty.

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We started our photo session with a brainstorming session about photos that the family was hoping to capture.  One of the ones they were looking for was a silhouette.  I’ve got to say that I love when my clients share some inspiration for our sessions.  It gets the creative juices flowing.  And what a sweet family silhouette we got!

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Thanks so much for a wonderful morning, guys!  I loved meeting you all, and I smile every time I see Miss G’s cute tongue:)

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Bubbles, facepaint, and dancing

January 25th, 2012

On a Saturday last March, my family headed over to the Hilldale Great Dane for one of their Kid Discos.  It was great fun!

I saw that they are doing it again this winter, so for a little fun in Madison on a winter morning, head over to the Great Dane on February 4 & 18 and March 3.  Maybe I’ll see you there!

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Here’s an excerpt from my personal blog that I wrote last year after going to the party.

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March 15, 2011 – Bryan had taken Sylvia once before, but this was my first time going, and it really was like a crazy disco party…for the 2-8 year old set.  There was loud music, a bubble machine, a magician, and Tami, our favorite face painter from Funny Faces Family Entertainment.  Between that and the much-beloved “dino nuggets” and mac & cheese, Andrew and Sylvie were in 7th heaven.

I have an album of pics from the event.  Here’s a few favs.

Andrew was a dancing man.  Off  the wall!  His hair was full of bubbles when he took a break:)

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Sylv had fun too:)

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Here’s lovely Tami hard at work painting kids.

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The disco dance floor.

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We waited in line to get Andrew and Sylvie’s faces painted.  Here’s some of the pretty paint pallet.

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Sylvia asked for rainbow flowers.

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And Andrew requested a rainbow right across his forehead.

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Here’s Dad admiring his new artwork.

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A view from the balcony.

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I’ll leave you with the view from behind the bubble machine.  What a great event!  We’ll have to try to go again if they do it next winter!

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Playtime

December 16th, 2011

I had the opportunity to photograph a really wonderful family this morning.

They have such a cozy, loving home, and it was so much fun to spend some time together, documenting some moments in their lives.

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This guy is such a handsome man.  I would have liked to snuggle him if I could have caught him.

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Just loving the sibling love.

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With those curls and those eyes, I think the world is going to be pretty defenseless when this little miss comes calling.

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After some time, we headed out to the yard for a little fresh air and play time.

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I don’t know what it is about fuzzy, sun-flared photos, but sometimes I just love them the best.  Maybe it’s because it almost feels like I’m looking through a memory.

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Our little guy was full of energy, and when we got outside and let him run it out, he was so much fun!

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This little sweet girl just captured my heart.   What a wonderful spirit she has about her!

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Thanks, guys, for inviting me to photograph your family!  I really had fun!

xoxo

Althea